The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Renault Clio 5-door 1.2 16V 80 Quickshift (09 - 11)
€ 24,000

€ 15,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo GTI is 1.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80.
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
56.6
68.9
77.3
58.9
67.7
79.7
68.9 in
Width
67.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
56.6 in
Height
58.9 in
100.4
160.1
101.4
158.7
160.1 in
Length
158.7 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2590 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3501 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
13.29 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
AW
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
77 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
77 hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
147 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.64 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
33.64 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
421 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
610 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 80
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.4 cu ft